This is contained in a statement by the Director, Army Public Relations, Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, on Wednesday in Abuja.

Nwachukwu said that the former brigade commander was relieved of his post to ensure a thorough investigation.

According to him, the Nigerian Army is a self-regulatory institution founded on the bedrock of discipline, justice, and accountability.

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He said the army had zero tolerance for indiscipline and would therefore not condone any form of misconduct that could undermine the threshold of its values and principles.

“The Nigerian Army assures both our internal and external publics that the allegations will be thoroughly investigated, and appropriate administrative action will be taken.

“Our commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity and transparency remains unwavering.

“We guarantee that the process will be fair, impartial, and in line with our established procedures,” he said.

Source: NAN

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This is contained in a statement issued by the command’s spokesman, ASP Abubakar Sadiq, on Monday in Katsina.

He said that the police also neutralised two bandits.

“On Sunday, a distress call was received at the Malumfashi Divisional police headquarters, from Layin Minister Village that bandits attacked and kidnaped five people.

“Upon receipt of the report, operatives were quickly dispatched to the scene. On noticing the presence of the police operatives, the hoodlums opened fire and the team responded gallantly.

“All the kidnapped victims were rescued unhurt, as the assailants succumbed to the superior firepower of the operatives and fled the scene with various degrees of bullet wounds.”

According to Sadiq-Aliyu, on the same date, another distress call was received at the same headquarters, that some suspected armed bandits riding on twelve (12) motorcycles, wielding dangerous weapons were shooting sporadically.

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“They took advantage of the downpour and attacked Marabar Kankara Village, Malumfashi local government area.

“On receipt of the information, DPO Malumfashi swiftly mobilised operatives to the scene, gallantly engaged the hoodlums in a fierce gun duel and successfully foiled the attack.

“In the course of scanning the scene, the bodies of two neutralised suspected armed bandits were recovered.

“Efforts are being intensified to ensure the arrest of the fleeing suspects as the investigation proceeds,” Sadiq-Aliyu said.

He explained that the Commissioner of Police, Mr Aliyu Abubakar-Musa, while commending the exceptional act displayed by the operatives, reiterated the command’s commitment towards ensuring a better-secured Katsina State.

Source: NAN

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This is to ensure efficient, transparent, and accountable management of external grants mobilized towards the implementation of the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative, NHSRII.

According to the media aide to the president, Mr. Ajuri Ngelale, in a statement, the Sector-wide Coordinating Office-Programme Management Unit (SCO-PMU) will report to a Steering Committee/Ministerial Oversight Committee chaired by the minister, including the Minister of State, Permanent Secretary; Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, and relevant development partners.

He said the SCO-PMU would serve as the secretariat and delivery unit for the NHSRII and is to be headed by a national coordinator (NC).

The functions of the SCO-PMU include programme management, monitoring and evaluation, engagement and supervision of Independent Verification Agents, IVAs, for NHSRII programmes, and fiduciary management, among others.

The media aide added that consequently, the president had approved the appointment of Dr. Muntaqa Umar Sadiq as the National Coordinator of the Sector-wide Coordinating Office-Programme Management Unit.

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Dr. Umar Sadiq has over 17 years of experience in public health, impact investing, investment banking, energy, and climate financing across the health, finance, climate, and energy sectors.

He has served as Head of the Performance Management and Delivery Unit at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare; Chief Executive Officer of the Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria; Head of the Nigeria Energy Transition Office, and Private Sector Engagement Adviser at the World Bank.

Dr. Umar Sadiq is a doctoral candidate (in public health) at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.

He holds an M.Phil in Bioscience Enterprise from the University of Cambridge and also holds a medical science/MBBS degree from the Imperial College, London.

The Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative, NHSRII, was unveiled on December 12, 2023, following the adoption of the sector-wide policy by the National Council on Health in November 2023.

The NHSRII is a bold and transformative initiative aimed at improving both population health outcomes and the country’s pool of human capital – with the primary objectives of saving lives, minimizing physical and financial pains, and ensuring the health of all Nigerians.

So far, $2.2 billion has been mobilized in external financing to catalyze the implementation of the NHSRII through financial commitments from various development partners.

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Prof. Daniel Ayuba, the INEC Returning Officer for the election said this after the collation of results in Jalingo on Sunday.

Ayuba said that the decision was based on the provisions of the Electoral Act.

He said that the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Tafida Sadiq scored 17,214 votes, while the candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Mr Innocent Jabayang, scored 15,537, votes to place second.

Ayuba said that the 1,677 votes margin between the two candidates was not enough to declare Sadiq as the winner, hence the election was declared inconclusive.

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“In the Electoral Act, there is a principle which stipulates that, if the margin of victory is less than the total number of collected PVCs in the areas where election is cancelled, the result cannot be declared and anyone declared returned.

“From the computation that we have done and the results available to us, the margin of victory is less than the total number of collected PVCs in the areas where election did not hold, or cancelled which is 14,759.

“Consequently, the election is inconclusive and a rerun would be held in the respective areas between the candidate with the highest votes and the first runner-up,” he said.

The election followed the death of Ismaila Maihanchi who was elected in the February 2023 general election.

Source: NAN

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Alhaji Garba Salihu, Head of Relief and Rehabilitation in the Niger State Emergency Management Agency, NSEMA, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, in Minna on Friday.

He said the agency received report of a boat mishap in Shiroro council area that occurred on November 16 around 2:00 pm.

He said the boat left Zangoro Bassa/Kukoki ward terminal to Gijiwa/Kato ward terminal in Shiroro local government area where it capsized.

Salihu said about 34 passengers were on the boat with 20 male and 14 female.

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He said 24 survivors had been rescued and one body recovered, adding that search and rescue operation was ongoing to recover the remaining missing persons.

He said those who lost their lives were Farida Muntari, Sharhabila Sagir, Abubakar Sadiq, Na’ima Ibrahim, Amina, Safaratu Ibrahim, Sadiq Ibrahim, Rafiya Yakubu with two bodies unidentified.

He said the boat had six drivers which were Dahiru Yusuf, Sa’idu Shu’aibu, Ahmadu Garba, Sa’idu Garba, Abdulaziz Yahaya, and Lukuman Sani.

He added that the boat mishap was caused by water hyacinth, strong waves, and a grafting tree.

Salihu disclosed that the council chairman of Shiroro alongside the agency desk officer had visited the scene of the incident.

Source: NAN

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The others remanded are Ogedengbe Fisayo, 37; Ayobami Sadiq, 27, and  Samson Eletu 45.

The Chief Magistrate, Mrs Adeola Olatubosun, ordered the remand for 21 days in the police State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, SCID, and adjourned the case until October 25.

She also ordered that the suspects should be granted access to medicals and lawyers of their choice.

They are charged with conspiracy and suspected murder.

Earlier, DSP Umaru Bello and ASP Augustine Nwabuisi, who led the legal officers for the police, urged the court to remand the men for 30 days to establish that an offence was committed.

Mohbad died on September 12 in Lagos.

Source: NAN

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Sadiq gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, on Friday in Kaduna.

Dental abscess or tooth abscess is a buildup of pus that forms inside the teeth or gums.

The abscess typically comes from a bacterial infection, often one that has accumulated in the soft pulp of the tooth.

The dentist added that bacteria exist in plaque, a by-product of food, saliva, and bacteria in the mouth, which sticks to the teeth and damages them and the gums.

“If the plaque is not removed by regular and proper brushing and flossing, the bacteria may spread inside the soft tissue of the tooth or gums and can  result in an abscess,” he said.

He listed the three types of dental abscess to include gingival, periodontal and periapical.

Sadiq said  symptoms of dental abscess  include pain in the affected area when biting or when touching the affected area, sensitivity to cold or hot food and liquids and foul taste in the mouth.

Others include fever, a general unwell feeling, difficulties opening the mouth, swallowing difficulties and insomnia.

“The main symptom of a dental abscess is pain. This may be a throbbing pain and is often intense.

“The pain usually starts suddenly and becomes more intense over the following hours or days. In some cases, the pain may radiate to the ear, jawbone, and neck,” he said.

He urged residents to keep oral hygiene by brushing twice a day with a soft brush and fluoride toothpaste.

“Clean in between your teeth everyday using floss or interdental brushes. Replace your toothbrush every three months and have regular dental checkups so problems can be spotted early.

“Any person with symptoms linked to a dental abscess should see a dentist immediately. Dental abscesses are easily diagnosed by a qualified dentist.

“People who have swallowing and breathing problems should go straight to the emergency department of their local hospital.

“A doctor cannot treat an abscess, but they may prescribe medication and advice on self-care and pain management and are also likely to know the fastest way of getting emergency treatment if required.”

He cautioned residents on smoking and avoidance of mouthwash after brushing one’s teeth.

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